Qin Chuan’s gaze turned frosty, an astonishing killing intent erupting from him.
The five Chen Family experts felt a bone-chilling coldness envelop them, as if death itself had set its sight upon them, causing even the speed at which they were rushing towards him to subconsciously slow down considerably.
Just as Qin Chuan was about to make his move, a terrifying presence swept over, accompanied by an angry roar, "Stop right there!"
Almost instantaneously, an elderly man with white hair rushed in front of Qin Chuan, slamming his palm towards the leading Chen Family expert.
"Bang!"
With a dull thud, the chest of the foremost Chen Family expert caved in, blood spewing from his mouth as he was sent flying backwards through the air.
The two Chen Family experts immediately behind him were also sent flying.
Only the last two Chen Family experts, who were charging from the rear, managed to forcefully stop their attacks, trembling uncontrollably as they watched their three companions being flung away by the palm of the white-haired elder, their faces filled with fear and shock.
The scene was so sudden that everyone was taken aback by the serious injuries inflicted upon the Chen Family experts, unable to regain their composure.
Chen Kun’s expression instantly froze, staring at the white-haired elder who stood in front of Qin Chuan, his face extremely unsightly.
"It’s Master Feng from the Murong Family! Not only is he an expert in appraising treasure, but he’s also an Energizing Skill Grandmaster!"
"Isn’t Master Feng part of the Murong Family? Why would he help that young man?"
"Could it be that this young man has some unknown connection with the Murong Family?"
...
Seeing Master Feng intervene, everyone was incredibly surprised.
With his hands clasped behind his back, Master Feng said with an indifferent face, "You’ve got a lot of nerve, causing trouble at the entrance of the Premium Auction House!"
Although he did not name names, everyone present understood that this was a direct reprimand for Chen Kun.
After a brief moment of shock, Chen Kun hurriedly stepped forward, apologizing profusely, "Please forgive my transgression, Master Feng!"
"Hmph!"
Master Feng spoke in a cold voice, "Boy, don’t think that just because Chen Sheng has your back, you can act recklessly in East Sea. A small fry like you, if you were in Yandu, would have died countless times over."
Chen Kun didn’t dare to let out so much as a peep in response to Master Feng’s humiliation, nodding his head repeatedly and saying, "Master Feng’s lesson is taken to heart. I realize my mistake, please don’t hold this against me."
Master Feng said coldly, "If there’s a next time, don’t blame me for not showing respect to that old man Chen Sheng!"
"Bang!"
His words barely finished, he suddenly stamped his foot on the ground, and the exceptionally hard quartz stone floor beneath his foot shattered instantly.
Chen Kun was nearly scared out of his wits, his body shaking uncontrollably.
Is this the might of a Grandmaster?
Just a single stamp shattering a piece of quartz stone floor—if this stamp were to land on a person, wouldn’t they be killed instantly?
The crowd around held their breath, looking at Master Feng with faces filled with fear.
Only Qin Chuan remained calm as usual, showing no hint of surprise at the display of strength by Master Feng.
Master Feng’s gaze swept across the onlookers and deliberately lingered a moment longer as it passed over Qin Chuan.
What surprised him was that while Chen Kun and Ning Rulong were trembling all over, Qin Chuan’s face remained stoic, even showing a hint of impatience.
"Aren’t you going to scram?"
Master Feng shouted angrily at Chen Kun, and Chen Kun finally came to his senses, hurriedly leading the Chen Family experts away.
Ning Rulong gave a respectful cupped fist salute to Master Feng, and spoke, "Master Feng, I, Ning Rulong, have often been regaled with stories of your glorious achievements from my grandfather Ning Xuanyuan. I have admired you since childhood. When will you be free? I would like to invite you to visit the Ning Family."
Master Feng looked coldly at Ning Rulong and directly barked out, "Scram!"
"Alright, I’m scramming right now!"
Having said that, Ning Rulong left as if he was fleeing.
Where would the others dare to stick around? They left in a hurry, and in less than a minute, only Qin Chuan and Master Feng were left in front of the Premium Auction House.
Master Feng cleared his throat, looked at Qin Chuan, and said, "Mr. Qin, the Blood Bead is, after all, an extremely rare treasure of heaven and earth. Many people have their eyes on it. How about I escort you for part of the way?"
Qin Chuan replied indifferently, "No need!"
Unsolicited help is suspicious, either villainous or thievery!
Qin Chuan certainly did not believe that Master Feng’s intent was purely to escort him for part of the way, especially since even Murong Mingyue had sought his help inside the number one VIP room, only to be unceremoniously rejected by him.
The Murong Family was a top-tier noble house from Yandu, and Qin Chuan had no desire to get involved with these people.
Although his memory had not fully recovered, he knew that his past was not simple, and he had offended a very powerful force.
He still hadn’t resolved the Kunlun Divine Poison in his body, and if his identity were to be exposed under these circumstances, it would likely be extremely dangerous.
After all, just the Kunlun Divine Poison had already tormented him to the point of a fate worse than death, not to mention the mysterious and unpredictable Kunlun Divine Prison.
Qin Chuan paid no more attention to Master Feng and turned to leave.
Only after Qin Chuan’s figure had vanished from his sight did Master Feng come back to his senses, his face filled with irritation, "This kid is simply too arrogant. Does he not realize that many people are eyeing the Blood Bead in his hand?"
Although angry, he knew what Qin Chuan meant to the Murong Family and quickly followed in the direction Qin Chuan had left.
In the East Sea Province, at the edge of Huangsong Forest, by a lake that was a full twenty meters wide.
A man dressed in black, his face filled with excitement, couldn’t help but laugh out loud, "I never expected that I would get both the Evergreen Pill and the Marrow-Cleansing Pill for just one Blood Bead."
"Once I consume these two elixirs, my Martial Path Realm will surely reach the Energizing Skill Peak Realm, and I will furthermore have an extra life, thanks to the Evergreen Pill!"
Looking at the two White Porcelain Bottles in his hand, the man’s face was filled with frenzy.
He carefully opened the stopper of one bottle, pouring out a pitch-black Evergreen Pill.
Just as he was about to consume it, a cold voice suddenly rang out, "You won’t have the chance!"
"Who?"
The man in black was taken aback and hurriedly put away the Evergreen Pill, his face showing unprecedented solemnity.
It was not easy for him to obtain the Blood Bead, and then he had exchanged the useless Blood Bead for an Evergreen Pill and a Marrow-Cleansing Pill at the Premium Auction House.
Thinking that he could safely consume the elixirs and break through in this secluded place, he had not expected someone to find him.
As his words fell, a young figure appeared on the opposite side of the lake.
When the man in black saw the youth on the other side, he was full of surprise, which turned into loud laughter.
He said arrogantly, "Kid, you’re really willing to risk your life for the elixirs. If only this lake wasn’t so wide, preventing me from crossing; otherwise, I would take your life!"
But the instant his words fell, a shocking scene unfolded before him.
The youth from across the lake, like an immortal descending from the ninth heaven, sauntered over the water with his hands clasped behind his back!